Combilent is an entrepreneurial company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance solutions in the fields of Land Mobile Radio. Despite employing only 25, Combilent is the preferred supplier of components for critical communication to all the largest OEMs in US and Europe, providing premium and highly advanced components behind communication equipment to first responders such as police and alarm centrals. Being part of the Indutrade Group, a Swedish investment company with a vast network of technical companies, Combilent also benefit from their solid market presence and long-term approach to business, looking to grow organically, providing strong support to the companies in the group. Indutrade is recognized for its focus on sustainable growth and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, driving sustainable practices across its portfolio of businesses. They are located in Farum, north of Copenhagen, and are looking for a:

Senior Strategic Purchaser

Strategic Purchasing & Sustainability

As the Senior strategic Purchaser & Sustainability Champion for Combilent, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our end-to-end supply chain. You will lead initiatives focused on strategic purchasing, such as near-shoring, Out-of-China activities, dual sourcing, supplier management and audits, while overseeing critical activities such as make-or-buy analysis and sustainable sourcing. You will report to the COO.

This role requires flexibility and the ability to balance high-level strategic tasks with hands-on, day-to-day operations. In this dynamic position, you will work closely with planning, production and engineering, to secure long-term supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

This is a newly created position, and there will therefore be good opportunities to shape the role, but you will, among other things, be responsible for:

• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical and environmental challenges.

• Develop and execute strategies to near-shore and dual source key supply chain operations, improving agility, reducing lead times and CO2 footprint

• Develop the supplier relations beyond the day-to-day collaboration

• Partner closely with the planning, production, product development, and finance teams.

• Drive strategic sourcing and benchmarking efforts to ensure competitive cost prices

• Back-up function for the daily planning operations (purchasing, transport booking etc.) in case of illness (as being a small team we all have double functions)

• Conduct regular supplier evaluations

• Lead the implementation of sustainable sourcing strategies (goes hand-in-hand with near-shoring and OoC activities)

• Monitor and report on sustainability metrics to owner and customer portals

• Lead detailed make-or-buy analyses together with Production Manager

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience.

Most likely, you hold a degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. You have 5+ years of experience in strategic purchasing or procurement, ideally within manufacturing or industries dealing with metals, electronics, or technical ceramics. You have experience with sustainability initiatives, strategic purchasing, and supplier relationship management in Europe and preferably APAC. Proven success in leading make-or-buy decisions and near-shoring initiatives is highly desirable. It goes without saying that you are a strong negotiator and can drive cost reduction, while maintaining good supplier relations. You have strong analytical skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to balance hands-on operational tasks and strategic thinking. 

What we offer

We offer a compensation package that matches your qualifications, including a pension and a bonus scheme, but just as importantly, we offer exciting professional challenges and a team that values openness and good collaboration as well as a culture, where we treat each other well. You will get a key role in a small, innovative company, providing opportunities to make a significant impact on the business. The role also comes with flexibility and autonomy to lead sustainability and strategic initiatives.

Application and contact

The application and selection process will be done in collaboration with Brinch & Partners.  If you would like to know more about this opportunity and the company, please feel free to contact Partner Martin Bo Sørensen by phone +45 27847406.

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